Carol Jean Taylor, 75, of Mansfield, died Monday morning, August 3, 2015. She was born in Lorain, Ohio, on October 5, 1939, to the late John and Hermine (Csontos) Vorabetz. Carol worked for the Mansfield News Journal for over 20 years. She retired about three years ago from the Richland County Child Support Enforcement Agency, […]
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Lincoln Highway awarded special license plate
CANTON, Ohio — A special license plate featuring the distinctive red, white and blue Lincoln Highway logo has been awarded to The Ohio Lincoln Highway Historic Byway, thanks to the efforts of State Sen. Clifford Hite, Findlay, who introduced the bill last year. When vehicle owners purchase the official Lincoln Highway license plate at a […]
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Sen. Obhof recognizes Plymouth’s 200th anniversary
PLYMOUTH, Ohio – State Sen. Larry Obhof (R-Medina) joined the Village of Plymouth community Sunday for an event to celebrate its bicentennial. During the ceremony, Mayor Tim Redden accepted a resolution presented by Obhof recognizing Plymouth’s 200th anniversary on behalf of the Ohio Senate. “Today, we recognize the major contributions that the people of this […]
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Richland Soil exhibit offers fun for everyone at County Fair
MANSFIELD, Ohio – There is something for everyone at the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District’s (Richland SWCD) “Healthy Soil” exhibit at this year’s Richland County Fair, Aug. 9 to 15. See how rainfall impacts soil and water health by watching live demonstrations of “The Rainfall Simulator.” Visitors can take the fun, 12-question soil health […]
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Brenda Mapes
Brenda Kay (Foster) Mapes, 59, of Mansfield, passed away suddenly, on Monday, August 3, 2015. Brenda was born on January 25, 1956, in Mansfield, to Raymond E. and Ruth D. (Wilson) Foster. Brenda loved to spend time with her grandchildren, and her family was most important to her. She also enjoyed traveling and visiting the […]
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Donald Harris
Donald Harris, 78, of Mansfield, died Saturday, August 1, 2015 at his residence. Born March 28, 1937 in Mansfield, he was the son of William Leroy and Grace W. (Jones) Harris. He retired from automobile sales and enjoyed boating on Charles Mill Lake with his friends. He loved spending time with his cats. He enjoyed […]
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Daylily sale to be held at Kingwood Center
MANSFIELD, Ohio — The Ohio Daylily Society will hold a sale in the Kingwood Center Exhibit Hall on Sunday, Aug. 16 from 12 to 3 p.m. The plants are donated by members of the society to raise funds for the operation of their organization. Members of the society will be on hand to answer questions […]
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Mozella Montgomery
Mozella Montgomery, of 550 S. Main Street, Mansfield, OH, left this world on Wednesday, July 29, 2015, peacefully at the age of 81, to be with the Lord. Mozella was born October 17, 1933 to Horace and Celia (Sangster) Jackson in Brownsville, Tennessee. She was a beautiful person inside and out, who loved her family […]
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Betty Stitzel
MANSFIELD: Betty Jane (Graham) Stitzel, a grand lady who led a grand life, passed away on August 3, 2015, at her Mansfield Wedgewood home. Formerly of Rockford, Illinois, and Tucson, she reached the age of 97 with class, feistiness and humor. Betty was born June 23, 1918, in Arnold, Nebraska, to Benjamin Franklin and Bessie […]
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Ruth Anna Beach
Ruth Anna Beach, 74, of Galion, died Saturday, August 1, 2015 at Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI of natural causes. She was formerly of New Washington. Ruth Anna was born in Crestline on October 27, 1940 to the late Sherman and Laura (Berry) Argo. She married Calvin George Beach on February 10, 1961 and he preceded […]